Sunday, December 30, 2007

Postcards from Cambodia 4

We enjoyed very good food both in Siem Reap and Phnom Penh, and we are not apologetic about it. For one thing, Dennis (J's friend) who's been to Siem Reap had told us to go for 'fine dining', because the price you pay is something you would never have been able to bargain for in Singapore.

It turned out that while we did enjoy some very fine food during our trip, we certainly wouldn't qualify our dining experience as 'fine dining'. But that's a no issue.

Among the restaurants we patronised, Funky Monkey stood out for its - truly - funky vibes. It's located away from Pub street where most of the restaurants are congregated; this probably explains why it wasn't remotely crowded when we reached there in the evening, for it should be enjoying a full-house crowd, given the outrageously good food that it serves.

Even details like the drink straws make a difference to the mood


A humongous, juicy burger


I swear, this is the most delicious creamy prawn linguini I've ever tasted!


The fish and chips were cooked to a perfect crisp

The delectable Western food is complemented by the decorations adorning the walls and furniture, stylishly illuminated under the ambient lighting. As the restaurant occupies only a small space, it makes your dining experience an intimate one as you can see the colourful, decorated walls in its full splendour from nearly any seat.

The huge posters on the side walls feature presumably celebrated characters from assasination movies, evoking a warm, fuzzy cinematic mood. These were the centre-pieces which grab your attention the moment you enter the restaurant.

The wall at the back displays a smorgasbord of posters from the eighties and earlier, no doubt meant to create a sense of nostalgia. One can only assume that the owner had a love affair with the co-ordinated themes, so manifestly displayed by the paraphernalia all over the restaurant. And I - I was totally taken over by its theme-centred deco and became shutter-happy with my camera.

Needless to say, we imitated the characters and struck all kinds of ridiculous but absolutely fun poses for photo-taking. Which of course I'm not showing here. :)











Even the toilet, both interior and exterior, is tastefully decorated


Oh, and i couldn't resist making a second trip to take photos of the toilet!

Postcards from Cambodia 3
Postcards from Cambodia 2
Postcards from Cambodia
That touristy thing


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